How severe is CVE-2017-16715?

CVE-2017-16715 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2017-16715 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-16715?

CVE-2017-16715 primarily affects Moxa Nport 5110 Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16715?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-16715 published?

CVE-2017-16715 was published on 2017-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-16715

CVE-2017-16715 is a high-severity vulnerability in Moxa Nport 5110 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Moxa Nport 5110 Firmware
Published: 2017-11-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Information Exposure issue was discovered in Moxa NPort 5110 Version 2.2, NPort 5110 Version 2.4, NPort 5110 Version 2.6, NPort 5110 Version 2.7, NPort 5130 Version 3.7 and prior, and NPort 5150 Version 3.7 and prior. An attacker may be able to exploit a flaw in the handling of Ethernet frame padding that may allow for information exposure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16715?: An Information Exposure issue was discovered in Moxa NPort 5110 Version 2.2, NPort 5110 Version 2.4, NPort 5110 Version 2.6, NPort 5110 Version 2.7, NPort 5130 Version 3.7 and prior, and NPort 5150 Version 3.7 and prior. An attacker may be able to exploit a flaw in the handling of Ethernet frame padding that may allow for information exposure.
How severe is CVE-2017-16715?: CVE-2017-16715 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2017-16715 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-16715?: CVE-2017-16715 primarily affects Moxa Nport 5110 Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16715?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-16715 published?: CVE-2017-16715 was published on 2017-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:moxa:nport_5110_firmware:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:nport_5110_firmware:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:nport_5110_firmware:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:nport_5110_firmware:2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:nport_5130_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:nport_5150_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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